Betsybeagle
2008-06-06, 10:04 AM
The 2008 NOWRA Installer Academy
December 8-10, 2008
Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
Request for Training Presentations
The Installer Academy, a NOWRA education and training program, will again be held at the Riviera Hotel on the Las Vegas strip from December 8-10, 2008. Attendance and interest in this event continues to grow, and this year will prove even better! Share your expertise and experience with others in our industry.
This conference focuses on specialized installer training programs. We are asking onsite professionals to share valuable knowledge and experience in design, installation, inspection and O & M of systems, as well as some of the practical skills you need to do your job and run a successful business. This is your chance to participate as one of the trainers in a growing event! NOWRA is looking for trainers in the following areas:
Technical – Suggested topics include:
Introductory (basics) topics
Design of conventional and alternative systems
From Design to Construction
Installation - Time is Money
O & M of conventional and non-conventional systems
Inspection of conventional and non-conventional systems
Troubleshooting of conventional and alternative systems
Other
Practical – Suggested topics include:
Safety training
Basic wiring
Equipment operation, safety and maintenance
Other
Business – Suggested topics include:
Bidding projects – key components
Tools for running a small business
Incentive programs for employees
Contract development
Establishment of a responsible maintenance entity business. There could be several subtopics discussed centered around the various EPA management guidelines with models 3, 4 and 5.
Other
Vendor or state-specific training - These programs fall under the "Vendor Training Room" program. There is a $500 fee for each 4-hour block of training along with the requirement of purchasing a booth at the conference.
It is important that we offer a range of topics of interest to onsite professionals during the 3 days of training.
If you would like to share your knowledge on one of the topics listed or you have an idea for another topic, please provide the following information:
Category of training: Technical, Practical, Business, or Vendor or state-specific training
A description of each training session, which can range from one to six hours
Title
A brief description of the topic
Length of the training, and
For multiple topics, an outline of the training with estimated length and names of speaker(s)
A description of any hand out materials that will be provided to attendees
Any costs to NOWRA for proposed agenda
Background information that describes each trainer's area of expertise and experience This information will be used to meet CEU requirements and to introduce speakers.
Proposals are due June 26th, 2008. E-mail them to Judy Sims, the Installer Academy Education Chair, at <jlsims@engineering.usu.edu>.
Any questions about potential topics should be directed to Judy as well.
Even if you are not able to share your expertise this year…come join us in the fun, excitement, and tradition of NOWRA's Installer Academy. Bring your whole team! The early registration deadline for a reduced rate is coming soon! Get registered today!
www.NOWRA.org
December 8-10, 2008
Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
Request for Training Presentations
The Installer Academy, a NOWRA education and training program, will again be held at the Riviera Hotel on the Las Vegas strip from December 8-10, 2008. Attendance and interest in this event continues to grow, and this year will prove even better! Share your expertise and experience with others in our industry.
This conference focuses on specialized installer training programs. We are asking onsite professionals to share valuable knowledge and experience in design, installation, inspection and O & M of systems, as well as some of the practical skills you need to do your job and run a successful business. This is your chance to participate as one of the trainers in a growing event! NOWRA is looking for trainers in the following areas:
Technical – Suggested topics include:
Introductory (basics) topics
Design of conventional and alternative systems
From Design to Construction
Installation - Time is Money
O & M of conventional and non-conventional systems
Inspection of conventional and non-conventional systems
Troubleshooting of conventional and alternative systems
Other
Practical – Suggested topics include:
Safety training
Basic wiring
Equipment operation, safety and maintenance
Other
Business – Suggested topics include:
Bidding projects – key components
Tools for running a small business
Incentive programs for employees
Contract development
Establishment of a responsible maintenance entity business. There could be several subtopics discussed centered around the various EPA management guidelines with models 3, 4 and 5.
Other
Vendor or state-specific training - These programs fall under the "Vendor Training Room" program. There is a $500 fee for each 4-hour block of training along with the requirement of purchasing a booth at the conference.
It is important that we offer a range of topics of interest to onsite professionals during the 3 days of training.
If you would like to share your knowledge on one of the topics listed or you have an idea for another topic, please provide the following information:
Category of training: Technical, Practical, Business, or Vendor or state-specific training
A description of each training session, which can range from one to six hours
Title
A brief description of the topic
Length of the training, and
For multiple topics, an outline of the training with estimated length and names of speaker(s)
A description of any hand out materials that will be provided to attendees
Any costs to NOWRA for proposed agenda
Background information that describes each trainer's area of expertise and experience This information will be used to meet CEU requirements and to introduce speakers.
Proposals are due June 26th, 2008. E-mail them to Judy Sims, the Installer Academy Education Chair, at <jlsims@engineering.usu.edu>.
Any questions about potential topics should be directed to Judy as well.
Even if you are not able to share your expertise this year…come join us in the fun, excitement, and tradition of NOWRA's Installer Academy. Bring your whole team! The early registration deadline for a reduced rate is coming soon! Get registered today!
www.NOWRA.org